Craftsman 917.272247 owner manual To Remove Tractor from Carton, Unpack Carton, Adjust Seat

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette before you begin.

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating posi- tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1.Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat.

2.Remove packing materials.

3.Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid.

CHECK BA'n'ERY

1.Lift hood to raised position.

NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions).

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ADJUST SEAT

1.Raise seat and loosen adjustment knob.

2.Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat.

3.Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

4.Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

5.Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

Adiostment

Knob

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.

TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and function of controls)

1.Press lift Fever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

2.Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal.

3.Place freewheel control in "transmis- sion disengaged" position (See "TO TRANSPORT' in the Operation

section of this manual).

4. Roll tractor forward off skid.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

A WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of

other people and objects.

1.Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed.

2.Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

3.Place freewheel control in "transmis- sion engaged" position. (See "TO TRANSPORT' in the Operation section of this manual).

4.Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set the parking brake.

5.Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

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Contents Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm, Mon Sat JcrrftsmiiwiLimited Warranty On Craftsman Riding Equipment WarrantyLimited Warranty on Battery I1. Slope Operation General OperationNeutral, you may lose control of the tractor Do not IV. ServiceRemove obstacles such as recks, tree limbs, etc Gasoline Gallons Capacity Unleaded Type Regular Product SpecificationsRepair Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesTo Remove Tractor from Carton Adjust SeatUnpack Carton Check Brake System ChecklistCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Deck LevelnessFailure to follow instructions Freewheel Attachment Clutch Switch UsedKnow Your Tractor Drive PedalHOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower To Stop Mower BladesTo Start Engine Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMowing Tips Purge TransmissionGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Operator Presence System BatteryBrake Operation TiresBelts EngineTransaxle Pump Fluid Transaxle CoolingClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Clean AIR ScreenMuffler To Remove Mower CleaningGaged Brake Pedal To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment with Bubble Level Level DecalFRONTO-BACKADJUSTMENT Alternate SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment MethodBoth Front Links Must be Equal Length To Replace Mower Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt InstallationMower Drive Belt Removal Secondary Drive Belt To Replace Mower BladePulleyring To Replace Motion Drive Belt To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Adjust Brake To Check BrakeTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Remove Hood and Grill AS Sembly EngineTo Replace Headlight Lamp Interlocks and RelaysPreliminary SEI-I-ING To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor Final SettingEngine OIL BatteryOther Fuel SystemProblem Troubleshooting ChartCause Rmt rotate Mechanism Troubleshooting ChartCorrection Ower blades willProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting ChartService Note Spar Tractor --MODEL Number SchematicTractor - Model Number 917,272247 Electrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Tractor --MODEL Number ElectricalTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number 917.272247 Chassis and EnclosuresTractor --MODEL Number Ground Drive KEY Part Description Tractor -- Model Number Ground DriveTractor - Model Number Steering Assembly 72 19182411 Washer 9/16 ID x 1-1/20D 11Ga Tractor - Model Number 917.272247 Steering AssemblyOptional Equipment Tractor - Model Number EngineSpark Arrester 169837 KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Seat AssemblyDecals Tractor --MODEL NumberTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly 18 73800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc Tractor --MODEL Number Mower Deck Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck OcD =oooPin, Jackshaft Tractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model NumberCrankcasei Crankcase KEY Part Descripon HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY Part DescriptionDre ArriveJ KEY Part NO. no KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONDmarrant Svstme I Moteur Contr61e Engine Controls KEY Part NO. no Starting SystemFuel Svstme EchappementKit, carburetor w/gaskets Includes Exhaust KEY Part Description24-041-02-S Gasket, exhaust 25-072-04-S Stud, MSxl.25x33 Not Illustrated DescriptionPage Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation MY-HOME Anytime, day or night A. and Canada Your Home